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SF MusicTech Names Winners Of 2016 Startup Competition
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HypeBot
After careful consideration and many impressive entries, the winners of the SF MusicTech Summit 2016 Startup Competition have been announced. Each winner will be showcasing onstage during the Summit on Monday, October 17th. And don't forget, Hypebot readers receive discounted registration to the Summit using the code: HYPEBOT or by registering here. SF MusicTech Summit 2016 Startup Competition Winners AudioDrops Audio Drops is a location-aware social playlist that enables artists, fans, content marketers + brands to personalize space and discover music anywhere ...
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Yes Legend Jon Anderson To Receive Prog God Award From Progressive Music Awards
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Music legend Jon Anderson will be presented with the Prog God award at this year's Progressive Music Awards, in association with currencies.co.uk, which will be held at London’s Underglobe on September 1, 2016! This very special honor is awarded to musical innovators within the world of progressive rock music and sees Anderson joining such music luminaries as Rick Wakeman, Ian Anderson, Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks, in collecting the prestigious award. Says Jon “After all these years, it’s just wonderful ...
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It's Time To Submit Music for 59th GRAMMY Awards Consideration [Full List Of Deadlines]
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HypeBot
From the fine folks at A2iM comes a reminder that now is the time to submit music for consideration for nomination for the 59th Grammy Awards and a a full list of all the upcoming Grammy deadlines. It’s Grammy time! If you are a voting member of The Recording Academy your deadline to submit music via their Online Entry Process is as follows: JULY 01: Online Entry Process – Access Opens: Record Company & Member First Round Entries (Access Closes: ...
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When Bill Met Sonny and Terri
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Earlier this week, I visited Terri Hinte's Facebook page. Terri is Sonny Rollins' publicist and close pal. On her page was a post on a phone call she received this week. I won't spoil Terri's story by telling you why she received it. I'll only tell you that I sent Terri an email with some questions and she responded with more information, which enabled me to build a post. [Photo above of Bill Clinton and Sonny Rollins by Terri Hinte] ...
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Alabama Shakes, Kamasi Washington Biggest Winners At A2IM's Indie Music Libera Awards
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HypeBot
Alabama Shakes (ATO Records) and Kamasi Washington (Brainfeeder) each won multiple awards at last night's indie music A2IM Libera Awards in New York City. Alabama Shakes won three times and jazz saxophonist Washington was the night’s big newcomer winning two awards. Ted Leo hosted. 2016 Libera Award Winners: Best Live Act Alabama Shakes (ATO Records) Marketing Genius Run The Jewels “#12DaysofRTJ” (Mass Appeal Records) Best Sync Usage Alabama Shakes 'Sound & Color' (ATO Records) ...
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NEC Faculty Member Dave Holland Receives 2017 NEA Jazz Masters Award
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
Renowned Jazz Bassist Dave Holland Earns Nation’s Highest Honor in Jazz: 2017 NEA Jazz Masters Award Holland is an NEC Visiting Artist-in-Residence NEC visiting artist-in-residence, renowned jazz bassist/composer and bandleader Dave Holland has earned the nation’s highest honor in jazz: a 2017 NEA Jazz Masters Award. Holland is one of five individuals recognized for their lifetime achievements and exceptional contributions to the advancement of jazz. Each will receive a $25,000 award and be honored at a tribute concert on Monday, ...
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Steve Miller: Anatomy Of Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame Rant
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HypeBot
Recent Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller had some choice words to say about the Hall of Fame's treatment and selection process, not all of it glowing. Here we look at an excerpt from an interview Miller did with Billboard regarding the event. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 I’ve been no fan of the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame\, as you probably know if you read this blog. I don’t believe there should ...
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